Q: What is square foot gardening?
A: Square foot gardening is a gardening method where you divide your gardening space out into square foot (12″) areas.
Mel Bartholomew’s book Square Foot Gardening, introduced the idea of planting densely within 4’x4′ raised beds in this square foot method. This method helps to promote growing space when you have limited growing space within your garden.
Our app makes it easy by telling you what the recommended amount of plants per square is and how to plant it!
Each square can be planted with different crops depending on what crops are considered good companions.Â
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The seeding square makes it easy to use square foot gardening! This template has holes for each configuration making it simple to space your plants evenly.
It’s also a great tool for kids! We even taught our 2 year old colors and counting with it!
The Seeding Square Gardening Template eliminates the guesswork of how many seeds to plant!
This template optimizes the seed and garden space, provides depth accuracy, and is color coded for simple planting plus its small profile makes it easy to store. Simply chart the spacing needed for whatever you want to plant using the colored holes that most closely match the suggested spacing of your plants.
See how we use square foot gardening within our garden to maximize planting space in our garden video below:
See the seeding square in action with our daughter planting!Â
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Carrie Spoonemore, co-founder of “From Seed to Spoon,” stands as a beacon of inspiration for gardeners and health enthusiasts alike. Her journey alongside her husband, Dale Spoonemore, in creating a platform that demystifies gardening and promotes a healthier lifestyle, has made a significant impact on individuals around the globe. Through the “From Seed to Spoon” app, Carrie has dedicated herself to empowering people to take control of their health and environment by growing their own food.
With a profound belief in the power of gardening to improve mental and physical health, Carrie’s contributions to the Seed to Spoon blog reflect her holistic approach to wellness. Her articles often focus on the nutritional benefits of homegrown fruits and vegetables, organic gardening practices, and the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Carrie’s expertise in health science shines through in her detailed discussions on how specific plants can contribute to a balanced diet and overall well-being.
Carrie’s passion for gardening is deeply intertwined with her commitment to family and community wellness. She frequently shares personal stories of how gardening has brought her family closer together, offering practical tips for involving children in gardening activities and making it a fun, educational experience. Her writing encourages families to explore gardening as a means of spending quality time together while learning about nature and sustainability.
In addition to gardening advice, Carrie’s contributions to the blog include insights into the use of technology to enhance the gardening experience. She has played a crucial role in designing the “From Seed to Spoon” app to be user-friendly, ensuring that users of all ages and backgrounds can navigate the complexities of gardening with ease. Her vision for the app is not just as a gardening tool but as a vehicle for change, inspiring individuals to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle by growing their own food.
Carrie Spoonemore’s presence on the blog is marked by her compassionate approach to teaching and her unwavering belief in the transformative power of gardening. Her work continues to inspire a community of gardeners to pursue a healthier, more sustainable way of living, proving that with the right tools and knowledge, anyone can become a gardener and advocate for their health and the planet.
6 thoughts on “How We Use Square Foot Gardening to Maximize Our Planting Space in Our Backyard Garden!”
On the app you tell us how many plants per square foot and then also what size grow pots. Am I to assume I can plant the same number of plants per recommended grow pot as per square foot? I would like there to be added how many plants per recommended size of grow pot. Thank you.
You say multiple crops can be planted within a square. If I am wanting to plant herbs with my Brussels, how many per square? Or do I alternate Brussels, herb, Brussels, herb, etc with only one plant per sqft? I hope this question makes sense! Thanks.
Square foot gardening is a way of planting in rows and raised beds. This method helps gardeners maximize their time, space, and resources by maximizing the yield per square footage. With this technique it’s easy to keep your plants well-watered as you can easily reach them from the sides without disturbing neighboring plants or having to pull up one row for any reason such as harvesting vegetables before they’re ready!